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2018 Tesla Model S auction results: final bids and sale history

FinalBid holds 2,582 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 2018 Tesla Model S. Across 2,563 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $10,100. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 1,196 verified odometer readings sit above 71,490 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 31, 2019, the newest in Nov 9, 2026. Auction results for the 2018 Tesla Model S at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 2018 Tesla Model S belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.

$6,300
Median final bid
$4,700–$8,225
Middle half
$9,900
Top 10% from
$22,200
Highest

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$5,100 $6,130 $7,170 $8,200 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov $6,113

Final bid by damage type

Median final bid by primary damage, all model years, last 12 months.

Damage Sold Median final bid
Rear end 98
$7,500
Side 96
$6,250
Front end 349
$6,150

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 481 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
61%
$6,200 2018
Georgia
22%
$6,500 2018
Ukraine
9%
$6,150 2018
Mexico
2%
$6,800 2018
Poland
0.8%
$4,600 2018
United Kingdom
0.6%
$7,000 2018
United Arab Emirates
0.4%
$6,275 2018
Armenia
0.4%
$4,800 2018
Hungary
0.4%
$6,700 2018
Lithuania
0.4%
$6,675 2018
Uzbekistan
0.4%
$7,275 2018
Azerbaijan
0.2%
$6,300 2018
Other countries 2%

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 411 sold median $6,300
IAAI 216 sold median $6,450

Last 12 months · updated November 10, 2026

Model S years

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

Tesla models

Cybertruck Model 3 Model S Model X Model Y Roadster S

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a 2018 Tesla Model S sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 2018 Tesla Model S was $6,300; half of the 627 sales went for $4,700 to $8,225.

Where do 2018 Tesla Model S cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (61%), Georgia (22%), Ukraine (9%).

Is a 2018 Tesla Model S cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $6,300, IAAI $6,450.

How much does a 2018 Tesla Model S sell for at auction?

The auction results listed here are the answer — every 2018 Tesla Model S lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.

What pushes a 2018 Tesla Model S final bid to the bottom of the range?

Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any 2018 Tesla Model S

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

Example VIN history →